PUC Requires Service Upgrades Before Fare Hikes in Long Beach
The State Public Utilities Commission grants Long Beach Motor Bus Co. a fare increase from 13 to 15 cents single zone, 18 to 20 cents two zones, 23 to 25 cents three zones, with 2 for 25 cent tokens eliminated, contingent on improving inadequate service. Extensions on Routes 1 and 4, six full-time supervisors, and a service schedule compliance program are required, plus monthly independent checks. The PUC retains jurisdiction to enforce all conditions and prevent schedule curtailment to protect riders and the city.
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State Public Utilities Commission
Long Beach Motor Bus Co
PUC
Commission
Long Beach
Heroic Pilot Crashes After Saving Homes
A Marine Corps jet pilot stayed with his flaming F3B aircraft to steer it away from housing, sacrificing the craft to protect homes. Sgt. James T. Brewster radioed to bail out. he parachuted to safety while the pilot was critically injured. The crash occurred near El Toro, after the plane diverted from its landing path and slid to a field, with authorities praising the pilot for averting disaster.
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Santa Ana
Marine Corps
Met
Lan
James T. Brewster
Brewster
Vearth
Ihe
el Toro
Redwood Ing
Davis
Superior Court
Feaster
National Guard
Darrell D. da
el Tora
Yis
Billy G. Morse
Merine Corps Oficials
Corona Navel Hospital
Dallas killer shoots wife and three infants then kills self
An unemployed repairman killed his estranged wife Mary Calhoun and her three infants in East Dallas before shooting himself as police closed in. The suspect left a warning, compared to a rattlesnake, to his sister in law before the fatal confrontation.
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Dallas
Jim
Mary Calhoun
Herr Son
Bobby Lynn
Pamela Sue
Patricia Lou
BOM
Germany
Otto John
East Germany
West Berlin
West Germany
Dog Saves Family in Fire But Dies
Oxbow residents Mr and Mrs Casey and their six children escaped a blaze after a dog barked to wake them. Fire Chief Clifford Cain said the dog perished while breaking windows to aid escape. Children aged 2 to 12.
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Oxbow
Arking
Jane Casey
James
Clifford Cain
AF Pilot Dies in Jet Crash Near Wingston Oklahoma Texas Line
An Air Force pilot was killed when his F86D interceptor crashed in a wooded area six miles southeast of Wingston on the Oklahoma Texas line. A partially opened parachute lay near the body, indicating an attempted bailout.
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Wingston
Unia
Here
Oklahoma-Texas Line
Honduras Delegate to United Nations Found Dead
Dr Romeo Aguero, Honduras delegate to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, was found dead Monday with a bullet in his heart. Authorities call it an apparent self-inflicted death. Aguero arrived from New York on leave Monday morning and no reasons were given.
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Honduras
U.N
Tegucigalpa
Hondures
Romeo Aguero
U. N. General Assembly
New York
Aguero
Bo Next to St Luke's Great Shepherds Story
A festive verse references Dickens characters including Scrooge and Marley and recalls a Christmas tale told with cheerful Yuletide atmosphere. It invites readers to revisit the story and enjoy its timeless ending and holiday warmth.
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St. Luke's
Turncoat Not Against N or for Reds
Richard Roger Tenneson a 22 year old turncoat GI and former war prisoner arrived from Red China and said he was not for or against communism but accepted the Chinese charges of U.S. germ warfare in Korea. He refused repatriation after the Korean War and spoke at a Kowloon hotel room. He warned of hostility upon return and noted evidence beyond official statements supporting germ warfare claims.
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Hong Hong
Richard Roger Tenneson
Red China
United States
Korea
Tenneson
Alden
Minn
Kowloon
Hong Kong Island
Red Cross
Eisenhower outlines defense budget with emphasis on Air Force and missiles
President Eisenhower told congressional leaders in a White House meeting that defense spending would exceed 35 billion dollars with about half for the Air Force and missile programs. The group discussed shaping forces to deter war and provide heavy retaliation, while noting optimism on world conditions despite Russian actions. Current year defense outlays are seen at 34 to 35 billion, with Air Force around 15 billion. no tax cut plan was indicated. Russell said the defense program appears solid but congressional committees will review details.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Dulles
Congress
Russell
Senate Armed Services Committee
Auto Plows Into Crowd in Philipsburg injuring 13
In Philipsburg Montana a car struck a crowd of about 300 outside the Fish and Gate office during an elk permit drawing injuring at least 13, with two serious. Sheriff Fritz Leuck identified the driver as Bud Drake who fled but was captured after a two block chase. Most serious injuries were Pat Cine and Leonard Bowen of Philipsburg. Police say the driver did not stop.
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Philipsburg
Mont
Philipsburgh
Drake
Jimmy Sullivan
Pat Cine
Leonard Bowen
Philinsburg
Leuck
Gordon MacRae
MacRae
Martin Ailing Father Dies? No, Summoned as Critical Patient
W. R. Martin is in critical condition at St Mary's Hospital after a week of hospitalization. W. E. Frosty Martin, a Harbor Commissioners member and former president, has had his family summoned to his bedside at noon. He headed the Martin-Decker Corp makers of oil well instruments until retirement.
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W. R. Martin
W. E. (Frosty} Martin
Board of Harbor Commissioners
St Mary’s Hospital
Martin-Decker Corp
Eight area hospitals share Ford Foundation grants
Eight hospitals in the greater Long Beach area receive a total of 845,600 from the Ford Foundation making the largest philanthropic act in world history. Seaside Hospital gets 207,000 St. Mary’s 146,600 Community 89,200 and St. Francis 157,600 St. Joseph 105,500 San Pedro Community 91,000 Jared Sidney Torrance Memorial 45,200 Hoag Memorial 43,500. Grants are based on patient days and births with funds for hospital expansion not operations. Local administrators greet the awards gratefully and plan expansion using the money.
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Long Beach
Ford Foundation
Seaside Hospital
St. Mary’s Hospital
Community Hospital
St. Francis Hospital
Lynwood
St. Joseph Hospital
Orange
San Pedro Community Hospital
Jared Sidney Torrance Mmorial Hospital
Torrance
Hoag Memorial Hospital
Newport Beach
Where to Find It and Page References
A concise index lists sections and page designations for then contemporary newspaper content across topics such as Beach Combing, Boyle, Bridge, Comics, Editorials, Financial, Obituaries, Radio and TV, Shipping, Sports, Theaters, Tides and Temperatures, Women, and Your World with page markers for each item. It serves as a sitemap guiding readers to the relevant pages for features and notices.
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Boyle
Wilson
Ford Foundation Gives Record $4 Billion Gift
The Ford Foundation announced a historic donation totaling four billion dollars to private colleges universities hospitals and medical schools nationwide. Grants include 210 million to 615 colleges and universities 200 million to 3500 hospitals 90 million to medical schools with NYU Harvard Chicago and Yale receiving the largest sums.
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New York
Ford Foundation
Alaska
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
New York University
Harvard
University of Chicago
Yale
California School of’ Fine Arts
San Francisco
Weather Outlook Through Wednesday With Fog Patches
Clear through Wednesday with variable high clouds and patches of late night and early morning fog. Slightly cooler air is expected.
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